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Homework Statement
energy of light with a frequency of 4.3 times 10 to the 14th s to the negative 1st
kmnghoover said:Homework Equations
The formula for calculating the energy of light is E = hf, where E represents energy, h represents Planck's constant, and f represents the frequency of light.
To solve the formula for the energy of light, you need to know the value of Planck's constant and the frequency of light. Simply plug those values into the formula and solve for E.
Planck's constant, denoted by the symbol h, is a fundamental constant in physics that relates the energy of a photon to its frequency. It has a value of 6.626 x 10^-34 joule-seconds.
The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency. This means that as the frequency of light increases, its energy also increases.
Yes, the energy of light can be calculated for any type of electromagnetic radiation, as long as its frequency is known. This includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.